Club Marine Series 2011 draws to a close

The final race in the Club Marine Series for 2011, was sailed today on Port Phillip Bay.

After a postponement for strong winds for the morning race in Division 0 and 1, Race Officer for the day, David LeRoy sent all divisions out to their respective courses off St Kilda for a 2pm start. Division 1 and 2 south of Williamstown, whilst Division 2 and 3 were racing off St Kilda to the east.

Nutcracker reaching to the hitch mark - Club Marine Series 2011, Melbourne, Australia

Winds abated as predicted, with a softening seaway, as Division 2 and 3 got underway in around 11knots. This was short lived as wind strength resumed to the mid 20's for the remainder of racing. Though most divisions had secured
their overall winners, competitors still enjoyed a day on the water in fluctuating 20 - 25 knots of balmy NNW breeze.

Top Gun had success on the final day of the series. - Club Marine Series 2011, Melbourne, Australia